Since my first visit to Yellowstone Park a decade ago, I've been fascinated by geology, geothermal activity and volcanic activity in the region. Often our friends in Cooke City will tell us they had an earthquake in the range of 2-3 or sometimes higher. Since our cabin sits on granite at 8,600 feet, I worry a little about that.
Well, did you know Greece is smack-dab in the middle of a very active volcanic zone? It's where the Europe tectonic plate meets the Africa tectonic plate. There are several active volcanoes, and earthquakes are also very common. Check out My Earthquake Watch for the most updated info on earthquakes around the world!
So, there is a nervous feeling that there could be a natural disaster at any time. The feeling is probably not unlike how we feel here in Florida in hurricane season... on edge. This apparently prompted the Greeks' interest in a kind of religion involving oracles. They have a spiritual belief that in geologic events such as minor earthquakes lies a prediction of the future. Hmmm! Mr. Gore, I believe, would agree.
Be sure to zoom in on Greece on the Earthquake Watch below! (Click on the + to zoom in.)
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